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an Ensign in the first Regiment of Militia of
the County aforesaid -- His Excellency was also
pleased to accept the Resignation of Charles
Knowles a Captain in said Regiment.
The Civil & Military Officers were commissioned
accordingly, agreeably to the Forms inserted Pages 16th.
& 17th. of this Vol: & bearing this Date.
December 28th
Territory of the United States
Northwest of the River Ohio.
By His Excellency Arthur St Clair Esquire
Governour & Commander in Chief.
To all Persons to whom these Presents shall
come.
Greeting.
Whereas it has been represented to
me that it is necessary for the Convenience of the
Inhabitants of the County of Washington that a
Ferry should be established over the River Ohio nearly
opposite Wheeling in the State of Virginia -
And Mr Absolam Martin having requested Per-
mission to erect & keep said Ferry - Now --
Know Ye, that having duly considered of the said
Representation & Request, I have thought proper
I have thought proper to grant the same --- And
by these Presents do empower the said Absolam Martin
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